On October 10, 2025, the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) hosted the opening ceremony of the NUS Academy Clinical Trial Centre (ACTC). As a long-term official partner, Geromedicine, a journal published by Science Exploration Press (SEP), was invited to attend the event, joining representatives from academia, healthcare, and policy sectors to witness the launch of this important centre.

Prof. Chong Yap Seng, Dean of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, emphasized that the new Centre will serve as a bridge between fundamental research and clinical practice, fostering regional and global collaboration. Prof. Andrea Maier, Director of the Centre and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Geromedicine, then shared the Centre’s establishment process and its vision for the future.

Prof. Chong Yap Seng

Prof. Andrea B. Maier, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Ms. Lijun Jin, Publishing Director of SEP, and Ms. Yuan Gao, Managing Editor of Geromedicine, attended the event, touring the newly completed research facilities and gaining a deeper understanding of the Centre’s innovative approaches and applications in geriatric clinical research. They also met with the Centre’s team to explore future opportunities for academic publishing and collaborative initiatives.

SEP representatives presented a commemorative cup to the Academy for Health and Longevity, honoring the long-standing partnership and mutual trust between the two organizations.

Ms. Lijun Jin, Publishing Director of SEP, touring the newly completed research facilities

From left to right: Ms. Lijun Jin, Prof. Andrea Maier, Ms. Yuan Gao

Looking ahead, Geromedicine will remain committed to advancing cutting-edge research in geriatric medicine and healthy longevity, collaborating with partners across disciplines to facilitate the sharing and practical application of scientific discoveries.

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